Alfalfa sprouts linked to food poisoning illnesses in Minnesota and Wisconsin
Officials say 23 people in Minnesota and 18 in Wisconsin became ill, and investigators are tracing multiple E. coli strains and Salmonella to the sprouts.
- On Thursday, the Minnesota Department of Health warned consumers against eating alfalfa sprouts from brands Calco and Minnesota-grower Everything Sprouts linked to a multistate Salmonella and STEC outbreak.
- Officials report 23 Minnesotans and 18 Wisconsin residents have become ill with Salmonella or Shiga toxin-producing STEC between July 8 and Aug. 8, with two hospitalized.
- Laboratory testing identified distinct bacterial strains including STEC O103, STEC O168, and STEC O26, while MDH coordinates with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration.
- People in Minnesota should verify if their sprouts come from these brands and discard them immediately. Those experiencing Symptoms like stomach cramps or diarrhea should contact a healthcare provider.
- Seattle food safety lawyer Bill Marler noted that while outbreaks typically involve one germ, alfalfa sprout seeds easily harbor contaminants that spread in warm growing water.
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Wisconsin links 17 illnesses to alfalfa sprout outbreak
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has linked 17 illnesses among Wisconsin residents to alfalfa sprouts distributed by Everything Sprouts, officials said. One person was also hospitalized.
17 people sick, 1 hospitalized, from alfalfa sprout related E.coli and Salmonella
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reports 17 people have gotten sick due to alfalfa sprout related E.coli and Salmonella. Officials say the illness is allegedly related to eating from brands “Everything Sprouts” and “Calco.” One person has been hospitalized. DHS warns anyone with these sprouts in their home should throw them away […] The post 17 people sick, 1 hospitalized, from alfalfa sprout related E.coli and Salmonella ap…
Sprouts tied to outbreak in Minnesota, Wisconsin and possibly other states
Officials in Minnesota and Wisconsin are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella and/or E. coli infections traced to alfalfa sprouts.As of Aug. 19 there are 23 patients in Minnesota and 18 in Wisconsin, according to the Minnesota Departments of Health and Agriculture. The officials say the outbreak may also stretch into other states.Consumers are being urged to not eat Calco or Everything Sprouts brand alfalfa sprouts.The illnesses have been lin…
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Alfalfa sprouts linked to food poisoning illnesses in Minnesota and Wisconsin
Minnesota health officials are warning against eating certain alfalfa sprouts linked to a rare outbreak involving multiple bacteria.
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